Medicine has come a long way since the dawn of humankind, it's become extremely specialized and thus requires that you know a little about what care you need when visiting the doctor.
When you're sick or injured, it is useful to know the difference between the different tiers of care and for what they are needed. For example, there are urgent situations that are not true emergencies like minor sprains. Then there are situations that require you go straight to the emergency room. Knowing the … [Read more...]

Traveling for business can raise a lot of questions about insurance, regardless if the distance is down the road or across the world.
Do you travel for business? Traveling can be a rather nice experience because you get to see the world, but it can also spawn questions about your insurance coverage–even if insurance is not the first (second, third, or fourth) thing on your mind. The thing with traveling, however, is that it does not matter how far you go. If your business requires you to … [Read more...]

The holidays are a time to be jolly, forgiving, and humble, but holiday shopping is everything but.
The holidays are a time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. Many of us will get our holiday shopping done during December (and some may even wait until the 24th of December–again), and thieves and criminals know this. That is why it's important that you take the necessary precautions during your holiday shopping to prevent theft. If you're unsure of what to do, here are a few trusted holiday … [Read more...]

Graduating college is a major accomplishment, but sometimes the adult world hits us like a brick wall instead of that soft transition we were hoped for.
It's safe to say that when compared to other developed countries of the world, the U.S. is far behind regarding healthcare. The Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction, but because it's so new many people are still left asking what they have to do to avoid the tax penalty. Among the groups asking are Millennials and recent college … [Read more...]

The 4th of July offers a time for celebration, but it’s not free of risk and that’s why you need to know how to have a safe holiday.
4th of July celebrations are just around the corner: backyard barbecue, a trip to the beach, fireworks. Whatever you may have planned this year, we want you to enjoy your holiday and have prepared steps you can follow to be safe. You don’t want to cut your festivities short just because you weren’t careful and didn’t prevent an easily avoidable accident! Here are … [Read more...]